Research Papers – Page 49 – Amref Health Africa

Food banking for improved nutrition of HIV infected orphans and vulnerable children; emerging evidence from quality improvement teams in high food insecure regions of Kiambu, Kenya Pan Afr Med J. 2016; 25(Suppl 2): 4, 26 November 2016 Estimated 236,548 People Living with HIV (PLHIV) were in Central-Eastern Kenya in 2013. Kiambu County had 46,656 PLHIV with 42,400 (91%) adults and 4,200(9%) children (1-14yrs). Amref Health Africa in Kenya, supported through USAID-APHIAplus KAMILI project, initiated two food banks… Read More
Reproductive health service utilization and associated factors: the case of north Shewa zone youth, Amhara region, Ethiopia Pan Af Med J. 2016;25 (Supp 2):3, 26 November 2016 Authors: Wassie Negash, Muluken Dessalegn, Berhanu Yitayew, Mohammed Demsie, Maereg Wagnew, Josephat Nyagero http://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/series/25/2/… Read More
Accessibility to sexual and reproductive health and rights education among marginalized youth in selected districts of Tanzania Access to information, education and services is central in the promotion of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among young people. It enables young people make informed choices on sexuality matters, hence reduce teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections… Read More
Strengthening health systems in communities Author: Githinji Gitahi. An Under-appreciated Asset to Tackle NCD Global Heart (formerly CVD Prevention and Control), 2016-12-01, Volume 11, Issue 4, Pages 455-457, Copyright © 2016 World Heart Federation (Geneva) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gheart.2016.10.004… Read More
External quality assessment in resource–limited countries Health laboratory services are essential to national health systems but face significant challenges in resource-limited settings. The Strengthening Laboratory Management Toward Accreditation (SLMTA) programme and External Quality Assessment (EQA)—including proficiency testing, sample rechecking, and on-site evaluations—are key to improving quality.… Read More
External Quality Assessment in Laboratory Medicine Original papers Implementing a regional integrated laboratory proficiency testing scheme for peripheral health facilities in East Africa Authors: Stephen Munene, Jackson Songok, Dennis Munene, Jane Carter Special issue: External Quality Assessment in Laboratory Medicine Original papers Implementing a regional integrated laboratory proficiency testing scheme for peripheral health facilities in East Africa Biochemia Medica 2017; 27(1):110–3 http://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2017.014… Read More
Habits associated with overweight and obesity amongst secondary School students in Private and Public schools in Langata Nairobi Kenya Authors: Constance Rapando, Josephat Nyagero, Florence Wakhu Feeding – Habits associated with overweight and obesity amongst secondary School students in Private and Public schools in Langata Nairobi Kenya – published at: International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP), Volume… Read More
Community and provider perceptions of traditional and skilled birth attendants providing maternal health care for pastoralist communities in Kenya: a qualitative study BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 16:43 DOI 10.1186/s12884-016-0828-9 Title: Community and provider perceptions of traditional and skilled birth attendants providing maternal health care for pastoralist communities in Kenya: a qualitative study BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 16:43 DOI 10.1186/s12884-016-0828-9 Authors: Abbey Byrne, Tanya Caulfield, Pamela Onyo, Josephat Nyagero, Alison… Read More

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